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CARICOM Governance Showdown: Saint Lucia’s Prime Minister Philip J. Pierre confirmed CARICOM heads did not collectively discuss the Citizen by Investment (CBI) issue at the July summit, arguing it’s mainly a domestic policy matter for the five CBI states and that EU requirements have been met. Regional Security & Borders: The US DHS signed a landmark biometric data-sharing memorandum with CARICOM’s IMPACS to boost border security and immigration vetting. Affordability Push: CARICOM leaders and the private sector agreed on steps to cut import costs, reduce logistics barriers, and advance a regional ferry plan to improve movement and lower prices. CBI Under EU Pressure: Eastern Caribbean leaders met in Dominica to coordinate responses to the EU’s revised visa-suspension mechanism and agreed to send a high-level delegation to Brussels. Local Courts & Public Safety: Saint Lucia began a closely watched trial over a 2022 triple murder, with heightened security for the accused. Crime Crackdown: Police at Vieux Fort Port seized cannabis and cannabis resin; one man pleaded guilty and was fined EC$200,000. Sports Spotlight: Saint Lucian Olympic champion Julien Alfred won the women’s 200m in Monaco in 21.51 seconds, moving into the all-time top three. Labour Compliance: Saint Lucia’s Department of Labour met private security providers to address recurring complaints on wages, conditions, and terminations.

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Jul. 2, 2026

Harvey Law Group flags ECCIRA as key Caribbean CBI shift in 2026

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Scottsdale advisor wins top Saint Lucia sales honor

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Jun. 12, 2026

CTO and TEMPO Networks deepen 20-year Caribbean media partnership

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COMMUNIQUE | Fifty-First Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) | Saint Lucia

COMMUNIQUE | Fifty-First Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) | Saint Lucia

ST. LUCIA-POLITICS-Government defends handling of missing persons case on heels of Al Jazeera questions

ST. LUCIA-POLITICS-Government defends handling of missing persons case on heels of Al Jazeera questions

ST. LUCIA-POLITICS-Government defends handling of missing persons case on heels of Al Jazeera questions

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Jul. 9, 2026

International Poverty Forum to Convene Its 2027 Annual Assembly and Think Tank in Saint Lucia

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Jul. 2, 2026

Harvey Law Group Publishes Legal Assessment of Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Developments in First Half of 2026

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Jul. 11, 2026

DHS Signs Memorandum of Cooperation Strengthening Border Security and Immigration Vetting with Partners in the Caribbean

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Jun. 17, 2026

Scottsdale Travel Advisor Named World's Top-Producing Agent for Saint Lucia

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Jun. 11, 2026

Minister Brophy announces new visa requirements

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May 26, 2026

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